Applebee's Gunfire, Market Swap, Farm Fire: Patch Top Stories

MILFORD, MA — From a new supermarket remodel to a home invasion shooting, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending March 18.

For Thousands In MA, A Job Still Means Relying On Food Stamps

In a three-part series this week, Patch explored why thousands of workers at some of the world's largest companies still need food assistance.

2 Charged After Shooting At Milford Applebee's

The shooting was followed by a car crash that damaged a business — and then two arrests.

Plans Call For Marlborough Price Chopper To Become Market 32

Market 32 is Price Chopper's more modern, upscale brand. There are already locations in Worcester and Sutton.

Worcester Man Shot During Home Invasion

The shooting happened Sunday night at a home near the Patch Reservoir, according to Worcester police.

Kells Beer Co. In Natick To Close Downtown Location

Kells closed its taproom when the pandemic broke out last year. The last day will be in June.

Wayland Ranked In Top 10 Places To Live In MA

Wayland made the Niche.com top 10 list, which was crowded with Cambridge neighborhoods.

Major Golf Retailer Planning Framingham Location

This would be the third Golf Galaxy location in Massachusetts, and the first west of I-95.

Photos: Elizabeth Warren, Jim McGovern At Worcester Nurse Strike

The two politicians spoke to the nurses along a picket line outside the downtown Worcester hospital.

Natick Community Organic Farm Seeks $400K After Fire

The blaze broke out at the Eliot Street farm early Wednesday morning, killing 16 animals and destroying a 200-year-old barn.